Good Saturday Morning, Sweet Things!

***It’s Sunday evening and you just passed 500 comments on this post. YOU DID IT, GIRLS! Honestly, this is the most exhilarating thing I’ve ever seen. As you know, we’ve posted Scriptures many times, especially through our 2009 SSMT, but this is the first time we’ve had a theme like this. These verses will stand a woman to her feet and put a shout of praise on her tongue. Let’s remember this spot, Siestas, so we can return to it many times. As my grandmother used to say, “It’ll cure what ails ya.” Memorize the date of the post – 3/6/10 – and turn back to it any time you need Christ to fill your sweet soul with an extra measure of divine strength. Thank you so, so much for your participation here.

ORIGINAL POST:

I slept until 8:30 this morning! I can’t even remember the last time! I am so hyped up and happy I hardly know what to do! There ain’t no estimatin’ how different the world can look when we get a little sleep. Sometimes when we think we need a new man (I’m not thinking that right now, just using an example), a new job, a new set of kids, a new house, or a new friend, we may just need a nap. Maybe you can work one in today.

OK, Girls, I have a weekend assignment for you. I am so jazzed about our on-line journey through SLI and I am very happy with how it’s going. Please don’t misunderstand this to mean I’m not. I’m THRILLED with the honesty you guys are expressing and I hope you’ll keep it up. This is a safe place. But I agree with one of our sisters who said something like, “Let’s pour it out here but let’s get it dealt with and get out there and be strong.” All the moaning about how hard it is only makes it harder. Breaking Free will nearly kill you but then, if you stick with it, like many of us out here have, God will use it to turn around and heal you. We have to press through and not be so easily discouraged. Our attitudes will make or break us. Let me say just as quickly that so many of you have been tremendously encouraging in the journey even through the difficulty of what we’ve had to face. We just want to band together and reach out and pull some sisters up on their feet here.

Ladies, the devil knows that if we’re too scared to even face our insecurity, we’ll never get freed up from it. If we just put the book down because it’s too heavy, how are we supposed to get up? (No, you didn’t say you were putting it down and I’m so thankful for that. But I’m convinced it’s what the enemy’s trying to get some of us to do.) We can’t deal with what we won’t face. GIRLS, WE CAN DO THIS. Are you telling me it’s harder to face it and get over it than it is to deal with it day in and day out, letting it minimize us and make fools of us and mentor the next generation to be just like us? Not to me, it’s not. I’m a whole lot happier today than I was this time a year ago. Please, keep up the honesty and let’s work this thing out together but, if you are in Christ, stop giving yourself so little credit. YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES. We can do ALL THINGS through Christ who strengthens us. Let’s honor what He’s done for us by doing what it takes to accept it to the marrow of our bones. The question will ultimately be this: Do we believe what God’s Word says enough to act on it?

So, that brings us to our weekend assignment: (And this is not only for the ones going through SLI. All of us could use this.) Look up Scriptures that have to do with strength and power and victory and write some out in a comment to this post. Be sure to put the reference and the translation because your sisters will want to know where they can find many of them. Try to limit your comment to the actual Scripture so that we can read one after another and claim them for ourselves through the power of Christ in our inner man.

THEN, ladies, get on here and read some of them OUT LOUD. Restate them in first person between You and your God.

I’ll get us started with one I’m saying almost every morning right now. Isaiah 52:1 NIV says…

“Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength.”

I say it out loud and picture myself right then putting on the power and might of Christ like a coat. Sometimes I might even stretch my arms like I’m pulling them through sleeves. Go ahead and think I’m such a weirdo. It’s a well established fact but I have loved it and it’s working and, anyway, I think that kind of stuff makes God grin. I’ve used it in my journey to be physically restored after my surgery and through the pain of a badly herniated disk but it is just as pertinent to our present journey toward soul-deep security.

Your Siesta Mama loves you. This is how I would talk to my own daughters when they were growing up. They could well tell you that I only put up with “This is sooooooo haaaarrrrrddddd” so long. “It won’t be near as hard when you get your tail up and do it.”

Go for it, Girls! Get your tail up and do it. Let’s clothe ourselves with these:

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  1. 601
    Anonymous says:

    Hosea 6:3 NKJV

    Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD; His going out is sure as the dawn; He will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.

  2. 602
    Kim says:

    "Consider now, for the LORD has chose you to build a temple as a sanctuary. Be strong and do the work."

    1 Chronicles 28:9-11, NIV

  3. 603
    Joyce says:

    Mary from MN
    Know that I am praying for you and hope God will bless you.
    May give you extra, special strength.

  4. 604
    HIS Child says:

    We will sing for joy over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

    Psalm 20:5 (NASB)

  5. 605
    andrea says:

    Romans 16:25 NIV God is able to make you strong, just as the Good News says…Psalm 16:8 NIV I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken…Psalm 121:1-2 NIV I lift my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD the Maker of heaven and Earth… Psalm 28:7 NIV The LORD is my strendth and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song… Isaiah 40:30 NIV They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles… 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 NIV Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, "My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakmess"… For when I am weak, then I am strong.

    I turned my scripture cards into my own book called My Inspiration. I look at it often and these are a few of my very favorite verses. I continually refer to these to help me face each day, knowing that my God and my Savior are with me, until the end of the age.

  6. 606
    mamashepherd says:

    I was re-reading thru some verse-posts for encouragement and came across Anonymous who posted on 3/7 asking for verses for when she's looking in the mirror here's one:

    Isaiah 62:3(NIV)-> You will be a crown of spendor in the LORD's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
    Can I offer up a suggestion that I hope helps if you're able to do this? Turn on your radio to your Christian radio station or put in a cd or tape of praise & worship music and sing to God while you're doing your make-up or hair & clothes and need to be in front of your mirror.

    Try it regularly if you're able to. It's my hope that it encourages you greatly :-). And I know the enemy will flee away from all that praising God you'll be doing!!!

    -Diane

  7. 607
    Anonymous says:

    For I Am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
    Isaiah 41:13
    The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
    Isaiah 58:11

  8. 608
    Anonymous says:

    Thank you for giving me some fire power!

  9. 609
    Mulchy Mama says:

    God didn't set us up for angry rejection, but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ. He died for us, a death that triggered life. Whether we're awake with the living or asleep with the dead, we're ALIVE with Him! So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you'll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you're already doing this: just keep doing it.

    1 Thess 5:9-11, The Message

  10. 610
    Stephanie says:

    Psalm 27:1 NIV

    The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?
    The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

  11. 611
    songbird says:

    He gives strength to the weary & increases the power of the weak. Even youths grown tired & grow weary, and young men stumble & fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run & not grow weary, they will walk & not be faint.

    Isaiah 40:29-31 niv

  12. 612
    Jenny Whitaker says:

    1 Chronicles 16:11 – "Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always."

  13. 613
    Tiffany says:

    "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."

    Exodus 14:14 NIV

  14. 614
    MeExposed says:

    Ephesians 6:13-17 (NAS)

    LET'S GET DRESSED UP LADIES!

    Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything to stand firm.

    Stand firm, therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,

    and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE:

    in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which yo will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

    and take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

  15. 615
    Anonymous says:

    "It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect." Psalm 18:32

    -Angela

  16. 616
    Chile siesta says:

    Blessed be the Lord for He has herd the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted in Him and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices and with my song I will praise Him.
    Ps. 28 6,7 NKJ

  17. 617
    Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife says:

    Okay, Beth. I have to ask based on the SLI Video and now the 'get your tails up and do it' comment… Are you gearing up for a teaching on James 1? Because I am all up in it and these same themes are all over me. In my opinion, the disconnect between knowing and doing is the blight of the church today. If somehow I'm right, I'm anxious to hear your insights!

  18. 618
    Anonymous says:

    "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
    —Philippians 4:13

    "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."
    1 Corinthians 16:13

    "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
    Proverbs 18:10

    "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
    Psalm 18:32-36

  19. 619
    Anonymous says:

    He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Ps 91:4

  20. 620
    evenstill says:

    Deuteronomy 33:12
    "Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders." Deuteronomy 33:12 NIV

  21. 621
    Lauren says:

    Acts 1:8 (Amplified Bible)

    "you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth."

  22. 622
    Beth S. says:

    So do not throw away your confidencce; it will be richly rewarded, you need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV

    So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. "What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of 'God bless it! God bless it!'" Zecharaiah 4:6-7 NIV

    But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. Luke 21:14 NIV

    "They will make war against teh Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is the Lord of lords and King of kings- and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:14 NIV

  23. 623
    Anonymous says:

    Okay Ladies-
    I am feeling like our family is under attack- AGAIN! I normally call on my handful of prayer warriors but today I am feeling like I need to use the resource this wonderful group has become.
    My husband and I have been married for three years as of Wednesday and we have struggled to have healthy relationships all the way around with his ex-wife. We have the kids most of the time, but they go with her every Tuesday and every other weekend. We are experiencing A LOT of conflict again and we are desperately needing change and healing. God has been working on my heart and changing my heart towards her for the past year….and I really do have a different perspective this time. However, I need prayers for strength, healing, and clarity for our family. I so appreciate what this community has become for me. I love you all so much!

    In Him,
    Andrea
    [email protected]

  24. 624
    Darletta says:

    It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

    2 Samuel 22:33 NIV

  25. 625
    Carolyn Nolen says:

    Habakkuk 3:19
    The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]! For the Chief Musician; with my stringed instruments.

    SING!!!!!!

  26. 626
    Barbara says:

    Thank you for the Coat visual, Beth! I have been using it & it feels more empowering!
    with love, Barb

  27. 627
    Handmadien says:

    The Lord is my Shepherd – that’s relationship.

    I shall not want – that’s supply.

    He maketh me to lie down in green pastures – that’s rest.

    He leadeth me beside still waters – that refreshment.

    He restoreth my soul – that’s healing.

    He leadeth me in paths of righteousness – that’s guidance.

    For His name’s sake – that’s purpose.

    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death – that’s testing.

    I will fear no evil – that’s protection.

    For thou art with me – that’s faithfulness.

    Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me – that’s discipline.

    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies – that’s hope.

    Thou annointest my head with oil – that’s consecration.

    My cup runneth over – that’s abundance.

    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life – that’s blessing.

    And I will dwell in the house of the Lord – that’s security.

    Forever – that’s eternity.

    God has supplied it all – He is crazy in love with you. And I think that’ll preach!

  28. 628
    jfoz says:

    Ha! This is so funny! ok , beth, i ran into you in the bathroom at church and was hoping to some day becasue i wanted to tell you how much I love this book and how God is using Woman of Excellence study and this book and just about every sermon or radio program I listen to, to show me some things and work trhough them…..and i also wanted to say i just love you and your humor….of course i didnt becasue i got nervous (i hate that) but i said the book is so hard but i love how it will be hard and then you put something in there that makes me CRACK up like naming your child 7 days after birth or whatver…..hard yet funny and encouraging and hopeful is what i wanted to say but evidently you just heard HARD because you went into it (like your post) we girls just got a stick to it etc. now i know why cuz you have heard its hard maybe too many times….. 🙂 anyway just read the post and now i understand……yes sanctification is incredibly hard but I love it! He who began a good work……basically i have learned again to move ME out of the way so HE can shine and I can enjoy loving HIM and serving HIM cuz HE IS WORTHY…..OK, LOVE YOU LOVE YOUR BOOK! THANKS!

  29. 629
    Pat from Kansas says:

    Beth, sorry this is coming several days late but I am on a mission trip in the Dominican Republic and just got to check the blog tonight.

    I wanted to tell you too, that I wil likely have to answer late on the next 2 thursdays.. On the plane ride here, I finished SLI book and gave it to the cutest little college age girl, named Dolly, to read while whe was in El Salvador…she said her friend had run out of reading material while waiting at the airport…Just thought that was cool…

    Galatians 5:1 NASB

    It was for freedom that Christ set us free;
    therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery!

  30. 630
    Heather Bug says:

    Isa 40:28-31 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. NIV

  31. 631
    Anonymous says:

    Heal me and I will be healed, save me and I will be saved: for you are the one I praise. Jerimiah 17:14

  32. 632
    Carmen :o) says:

    Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV)

    The Armor of God
    10) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11)Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12)For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13)Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. AMEN!!

  33. 633
    Pamela (His maidservant) says:

    "Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders." ~Deut 33:12

  34. 634
    Pamela (His maidservant) says:

    Let's not forget Ps 40:1-3

    1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

    2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

    3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

  35. 635
    Kim Safina says:

    The Journey Continues ~

    Always be Joyful. Pray Continually, and give thanks whatever happens. This is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(NIV)

    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight.
    Psalm 19:14

    I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
    3 John 1:4 (NIV)

    As for me, I know that my Redeemer Lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth. Job 19:25

    May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance. Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in everyway. The Lord be with you all.
    2 Thessalonians 3:5,16

  36. 636
    vmalson says:

    This is my first post. I am new at this blog thing so I hope this actually posts this time.
    Vivian
    Married
    40's

    My 3 reasons for this adventure:
    a) I want to be all that He has
    created me to be. I want to experience ALL that He has for me.
    I don't want to get to the end of my life here on earth with "if only".
    b) I want to be the wife to my husband that HE wants me to be. I want him to enjoy life with a whole wife not a broken one. A wife that is sure of her worth in HIM and is free to love extravagantly.
    c) I want my children to see God at work in me and to know how real HE is becasue they see Him in the way I love them…freely and without hesitation.

    Dignity to me is seeing myself through HIS eyes and allowing myself to only concern myself with what HE thinks of me.

    I am so thankful to you Ms. Beth for writing this book. God has used you to get a message to me. I have been able to see so much about why the little girl side of me began hanging her head becasue she didn't want anyone to see the "real her" That so called reality was a lie and now that little girl has allowed HIM to be the lifter of her head! She isn't afraid to have HIM look into her eyes anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She isn't ugly and dirty she is beautiful and clean and LOVED!!!!

    From one Bibby to another…Thank you!

  37. 637
    Anonymous says:

    "For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish stongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

    2 Corinthians 10:3-5

  38. 638
    Anonymous says:

    The Truth Shall Set Us Free:

    "To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not I only but also all who know the truth. Because of the truth which lives in us and will be with us forever."
    (2 John 1:1-2)

  39. 639
    Al's Girl says:

    Even though my scripture isn't about conquering, power, etc. – for me, it is still about victory.

    Romans 8:28 –
    And we KNOW that ALL things together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

    When I am disappointed, hurt, INSECURE – this verse gives me the grace to know that no matter what has happened 'here' – that God is using it for my good and my family's good, even if, in the here and now, it doesn't 'seem' like it.

  40. 640
    Denese says:

    Psalm 34:5
    Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
    Loooooovvvvveeeee this verse!

  41. 641
    The Moore Family says:

    "My soul finds rest in God alone, my salvation comes from Him"

    Psalm 62:1

    God Bless All of you!

    Amanda, 25 Alabama

  42. 642
    Anonymous says:

    My best friend (in her 40's) suffered a major stroke a couple of days ago and had emergency brain surgery last night. These scriptures have saved me today. I came to the LPM blog this morning looking for a word, then spent the day reading and praying through these scriptures. Found the directions to print them off to carry them with me to the hospital. Thank you Beth and all.
    June

  43. 643
    liv4Hisglory says:

    For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

    Philippians 2:13

  44. 644
    Anonymous says:

    Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deut 31:6 NIV

  45. 645
    Anonymous says:

    Such a blessing! Such power in His word! Thank you!

  46. 646
    Nana2B says:

    "Great peace have they which love thy law: nothing shall offend them"
    Psalm 119:165 KJV

    Power in His word…Amen!

  47. 647
    DeniseK says:

    Praise God for all the precious comments made here!! How beautiful all these sisters are! It might be too late to post for this weeks assignment, but I feel led to share this with one… Everyday (atleast most days) I don't leave my house without putting God's armor on! Ephesians, and I am paraphrasing since that is how I remember it, goes as follows:
    Put on my belt of truth, my breastplate of rightousness which shields me from the enemies attacks. The readiness of my feet which is the Gospel of peace. My helmet of salvation, and my Sword of the Spirit which is the God's Word.
    Again this is from memory, so I might have switch some words. This empowers me every morning to leave my house knowing I am sheilded with God's armor!!

  48. 648
    Slightly Befuddled says:

    Isa. 45:4b
    I have also called you by your name and given you a title of honor, though you have not known me.

    Ps. 4:8 (NAS)
    In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for you alone o lord make me to dwell in safety.

    Ps. 3:3
    But you O Lord are a shield about me, My glory, and the one who lifts my head.

  49. 649
    Anonymous says:

    I have found great meaning in both translations of these verses…

    Psalm 18:1-2 (The Message)

    1-2 I love you, God— you make me strong. God is bedrock under my feet,the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. My God—the high crag where I run for dear life,hiding behind the boulders,
    safe in the granite hideout.

    Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)

    I love you, Lord; you are my strength.The Lord is my rock, my
    fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
    He is my shield, the power that saves me,and my place of safety.

  50. 650
    Tara says:

    I put all these comments together so it's easier to copy and paste on my blog at: http://tairwhite.blogspot.com/2010/03/strength.html
    I do not know how to attach a file to my blog or to this comment or I would give it to you all that way 🙂 If anyone wants a copy of the Word file that contains all these WoNdErFuL verses to reference in the future or to share with someone who might need them please just leave a comment on my blog and I would be SO happy to send it to you!!
    This was such a blessing to me!! Thank you!!

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Good Saturday Morning, Sweet Things!

***It’s Sunday evening and you just passed 500 comments on this post. YOU DID IT, GIRLS! Honestly, this is the most exhilarating thing I’ve ever seen. As you know, we’ve posted Scriptures many times, especially through our 2009 SSMT, but this is the first time we’ve had a theme like this. These verses will stand a woman to her feet and put a shout of praise on her tongue. Let’s remember this spot, Siestas, so we can return to it many times. As my grandmother used to say, “It’ll cure what ails ya.” Memorize the date of the post – 3/6/10 – and turn back to it any time you need Christ to fill your sweet soul with an extra measure of divine strength. Thank you so, so much for your participation here.

ORIGINAL POST:

I slept until 8:30 this morning! I can’t even remember the last time! I am so hyped up and happy I hardly know what to do! There ain’t no estimatin’ how different the world can look when we get a little sleep. Sometimes when we think we need a new man (I’m not thinking that right now, just using an example), a new job, a new set of kids, a new house, or a new friend, we may just need a nap. Maybe you can work one in today.

OK, Girls, I have a weekend assignment for you. I am so jazzed about our on-line journey through SLI and I am very happy with how it’s going. Please don’t misunderstand this to mean I’m not. I’m THRILLED with the honesty you guys are expressing and I hope you’ll keep it up. This is a safe place. But I agree with one of our sisters who said something like, “Let’s pour it out here but let’s get it dealt with and get out there and be strong.” All the moaning about how hard it is only makes it harder. Breaking Free will nearly kill you but then, if you stick with it, like many of us out here have, God will use it to turn around and heal you. We have to press through and not be so easily discouraged. Our attitudes will make or break us. Let me say just as quickly that so many of you have been tremendously encouraging in the journey even through the difficulty of what we’ve had to face. We just want to band together and reach out and pull some sisters up on their feet here.

Ladies, the devil knows that if we’re too scared to even face our insecurity, we’ll never get freed up from it. If we just put the book down because it’s too heavy, how are we supposed to get up? (No, you didn’t say you were putting it down and I’m so thankful for that. But I’m convinced it’s what the enemy’s trying to get some of us to do.) We can’t deal with what we won’t face. GIRLS, WE CAN DO THIS. Are you telling me it’s harder to face it and get over it than it is to deal with it day in and day out, letting it minimize us and make fools of us and mentor the next generation to be just like us? Not to me, it’s not. I’m a whole lot happier today than I was this time a year ago. Please, keep up the honesty and let’s work this thing out together but, if you are in Christ, stop giving yourself so little credit. YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES. We can do ALL THINGS through Christ who strengthens us. Let’s honor what He’s done for us by doing what it takes to accept it to the marrow of our bones. The question will ultimately be this: Do we believe what God’s Word says enough to act on it?

So, that brings us to our weekend assignment: (And this is not only for the ones going through SLI. All of us could use this.) Look up Scriptures that have to do with strength and power and victory and write some out in a comment to this post. Be sure to put the reference and the translation because your sisters will want to know where they can find many of them. Try to limit your comment to the actual Scripture so that we can read one after another and claim them for ourselves through the power of Christ in our inner man.

THEN, ladies, get on here and read some of them OUT LOUD. Restate them in first person between You and your God.

I’ll get us started with one I’m saying almost every morning right now. Isaiah 52:1 NIV says…

“Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength.”

I say it out loud and picture myself right then putting on the power and might of Christ like a coat. Sometimes I might even stretch my arms like I’m pulling them through sleeves. Go ahead and think I’m such a weirdo. It’s a well established fact but I have loved it and it’s working and, anyway, I think that kind of stuff makes God grin. I’ve used it in my journey to be physically restored after my surgery and through the pain of a badly herniated disk but it is just as pertinent to our present journey toward soul-deep security.

Your Siesta Mama loves you. This is how I would talk to my own daughters when they were growing up. They could well tell you that I only put up with “This is sooooooo haaaarrrrrddddd” so long. “It won’t be near as hard when you get your tail up and do it.”

Go for it, Girls! Get your tail up and do it. Let’s clothe ourselves with these:

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  1. 651
    andrea says:

    Romans 16:25 NIV God is able to make you strong, just as the Good News says…Psalm 16:8 NIV I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken…Psalm 121:1-2 NIV I lift my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD the Maker of heaven and Earth… Psalm 28:7 NIV The LORD is my strendth and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song… Isaiah 40:30 NIV They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles… 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 NIV Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, "My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakmess"… For when I am weak, then I am strong.

    I turned my scripture cards into my own book called My Inspiration. I look at it often and these are a few of my very favorite verses. I continually refer to these to help me face each day, knowing that my God and my Savior are with me, until the end of the age.

  2. 652
    mamashepherd says:

    I was re-reading thru some verse-posts for encouragement and came across Anonymous who posted on 3/7 asking for verses for when she's looking in the mirror here's one:

    Isaiah 62:3(NIV)-> You will be a crown of spendor in the LORD's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
    Can I offer up a suggestion that I hope helps if you're able to do this? Turn on your radio to your Christian radio station or put in a cd or tape of praise & worship music and sing to God while you're doing your make-up or hair & clothes and need to be in front of your mirror.

    Try it regularly if you're able to. It's my hope that it encourages you greatly :-). And I know the enemy will flee away from all that praising God you'll be doing!!!

    -Diane

  3. 653
    Anonymous says:

    For I Am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
    Isaiah 41:13
    The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
    Isaiah 58:11

  4. 654
    Anonymous says:

    Thank you for giving me some fire power!

  5. 655
    Mulchy Mama says:

    God didn't set us up for angry rejection, but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ. He died for us, a death that triggered life. Whether we're awake with the living or asleep with the dead, we're ALIVE with Him! So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you'll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you're already doing this: just keep doing it.

    1 Thess 5:9-11, The Message

  6. 656
    Stephanie says:

    Psalm 27:1 NIV

    The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?
    The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

  7. 657
    songbird says:

    He gives strength to the weary & increases the power of the weak. Even youths grown tired & grow weary, and young men stumble & fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run & not grow weary, they will walk & not be faint.

    Isaiah 40:29-31 niv

  8. 658
    Jenny Whitaker says:

    1 Chronicles 16:11 – "Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always."

  9. 659
    Tiffany says:

    "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."

    Exodus 14:14 NIV

  10. 660
    MeExposed says:

    Ephesians 6:13-17 (NAS)

    LET'S GET DRESSED UP LADIES!

    Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything to stand firm.

    Stand firm, therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,

    and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE:

    in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which yo will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

    and take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

  11. 661
    Anonymous says:

    "It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect." Psalm 18:32

    -Angela

  12. 662
    Chile siesta says:

    Blessed be the Lord for He has herd the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted in Him and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices and with my song I will praise Him.
    Ps. 28 6,7 NKJ

  13. 663
    Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife says:

    Okay, Beth. I have to ask based on the SLI Video and now the 'get your tails up and do it' comment… Are you gearing up for a teaching on James 1? Because I am all up in it and these same themes are all over me. In my opinion, the disconnect between knowing and doing is the blight of the church today. If somehow I'm right, I'm anxious to hear your insights!

  14. 664
    Anonymous says:

    "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
    —Philippians 4:13

    "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."
    1 Corinthians 16:13

    "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
    Proverbs 18:10

    "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
    Psalm 18:32-36

  15. 665
    Anonymous says:

    He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Ps 91:4

  16. 666
    evenstill says:

    Deuteronomy 33:12
    "Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders." Deuteronomy 33:12 NIV

  17. 667
    Lauren says:

    Acts 1:8 (Amplified Bible)

    "you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth."

  18. 668
    Beth S. says:

    So do not throw away your confidencce; it will be richly rewarded, you need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV

    So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. "What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of 'God bless it! God bless it!'" Zecharaiah 4:6-7 NIV

    But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. Luke 21:14 NIV

    "They will make war against teh Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is the Lord of lords and King of kings- and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:14 NIV

  19. 669
    Anonymous says:

    Okay Ladies-
    I am feeling like our family is under attack- AGAIN! I normally call on my handful of prayer warriors but today I am feeling like I need to use the resource this wonderful group has become.
    My husband and I have been married for three years as of Wednesday and we have struggled to have healthy relationships all the way around with his ex-wife. We have the kids most of the time, but they go with her every Tuesday and every other weekend. We are experiencing A LOT of conflict again and we are desperately needing change and healing. God has been working on my heart and changing my heart towards her for the past year….and I really do have a different perspective this time. However, I need prayers for strength, healing, and clarity for our family. I so appreciate what this community has become for me. I love you all so much!

    In Him,
    Andrea
    [email protected]

  20. 670
    Darletta says:

    It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

    2 Samuel 22:33 NIV

  21. 671
    Carolyn Nolen says:

    Habakkuk 3:19
    The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]! For the Chief Musician; with my stringed instruments.

    SING!!!!!!

  22. 672
    Handmadien says:

    The Lord is my Shepherd – that’s relationship.

    I shall not want – that’s supply.

    He maketh me to lie down in green pastures – that’s rest.

    He leadeth me beside still waters – that refreshment.

    He restoreth my soul – that’s healing.

    He leadeth me in paths of righteousness – that’s guidance.

    For His name’s sake – that’s purpose.

    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death – that’s testing.

    I will fear no evil – that’s protection.

    For thou art with me – that’s faithfulness.

    Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me – that’s discipline.

    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies – that’s hope.

    Thou annointest my head with oil – that’s consecration.

    My cup runneth over – that’s abundance.

    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life – that’s blessing.

    And I will dwell in the house of the Lord – that’s security.

    Forever – that’s eternity.

    God has supplied it all – He is crazy in love with you. And I think that’ll preach!

  23. 673
    jfoz says:

    Ha! This is so funny! ok , beth, i ran into you in the bathroom at church and was hoping to some day becasue i wanted to tell you how much I love this book and how God is using Woman of Excellence study and this book and just about every sermon or radio program I listen to, to show me some things and work trhough them…..and i also wanted to say i just love you and your humor….of course i didnt becasue i got nervous (i hate that) but i said the book is so hard but i love how it will be hard and then you put something in there that makes me CRACK up like naming your child 7 days after birth or whatver…..hard yet funny and encouraging and hopeful is what i wanted to say but evidently you just heard HARD because you went into it (like your post) we girls just got a stick to it etc. now i know why cuz you have heard its hard maybe too many times….. 🙂 anyway just read the post and now i understand……yes sanctification is incredibly hard but I love it! He who began a good work……basically i have learned again to move ME out of the way so HE can shine and I can enjoy loving HIM and serving HIM cuz HE IS WORTHY…..OK, LOVE YOU LOVE YOUR BOOK! THANKS!

  24. 674
    Pat from Kansas says:

    Beth, sorry this is coming several days late but I am on a mission trip in the Dominican Republic and just got to check the blog tonight.

    I wanted to tell you too, that I wil likely have to answer late on the next 2 thursdays.. On the plane ride here, I finished SLI book and gave it to the cutest little college age girl, named Dolly, to read while whe was in El Salvador…she said her friend had run out of reading material while waiting at the airport…Just thought that was cool…

    Galatians 5:1 NASB

    It was for freedom that Christ set us free;
    therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery!

  25. 675
    Heather Bug says:

    Isa 40:28-31 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. NIV

  26. 676
    Anonymous says:

    Heal me and I will be healed, save me and I will be saved: for you are the one I praise. Jerimiah 17:14

  27. 677
    Carmen :o) says:

    Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV)

    The Armor of God
    10) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11)Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12)For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13)Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. AMEN!!

  28. 678
    Pamela (His maidservant) says:

    "Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders." ~Deut 33:12

  29. 679
    Pamela (His maidservant) says:

    Let's not forget Ps 40:1-3

    1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

    2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

    3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

  30. 680
    Kim Safina says:

    The Journey Continues ~

    Always be Joyful. Pray Continually, and give thanks whatever happens. This is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(NIV)

    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight.
    Psalm 19:14

    I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
    3 John 1:4 (NIV)

    As for me, I know that my Redeemer Lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth. Job 19:25

    May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance. Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in everyway. The Lord be with you all.
    2 Thessalonians 3:5,16

  31. 681
    vmalson says:

    This is my first post. I am new at this blog thing so I hope this actually posts this time.
    Vivian
    Married
    40's

    My 3 reasons for this adventure:
    a) I want to be all that He has
    created me to be. I want to experience ALL that He has for me.
    I don't want to get to the end of my life here on earth with "if only".
    b) I want to be the wife to my husband that HE wants me to be. I want him to enjoy life with a whole wife not a broken one. A wife that is sure of her worth in HIM and is free to love extravagantly.
    c) I want my children to see God at work in me and to know how real HE is becasue they see Him in the way I love them…freely and without hesitation.

    Dignity to me is seeing myself through HIS eyes and allowing myself to only concern myself with what HE thinks of me.

    I am so thankful to you Ms. Beth for writing this book. God has used you to get a message to me. I have been able to see so much about why the little girl side of me began hanging her head becasue she didn't want anyone to see the "real her" That so called reality was a lie and now that little girl has allowed HIM to be the lifter of her head! She isn't afraid to have HIM look into her eyes anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She isn't ugly and dirty she is beautiful and clean and LOVED!!!!

    From one Bibby to another…Thank you!

  32. 682
    Anonymous says:

    "For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish stongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

    2 Corinthians 10:3-5

  33. 683
    Anonymous says:

    The Truth Shall Set Us Free:

    "To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not I only but also all who know the truth. Because of the truth which lives in us and will be with us forever."
    (2 John 1:1-2)

  34. 684
    Al's Girl says:

    Even though my scripture isn't about conquering, power, etc. – for me, it is still about victory.

    Romans 8:28 –
    And we KNOW that ALL things together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

    When I am disappointed, hurt, INSECURE – this verse gives me the grace to know that no matter what has happened 'here' – that God is using it for my good and my family's good, even if, in the here and now, it doesn't 'seem' like it.

  35. 685
    Denese says:

    Psalm 34:5
    Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
    Loooooovvvvveeeee this verse!

  36. 686
    The Moore Family says:

    "My soul finds rest in God alone, my salvation comes from Him"

    Psalm 62:1

    God Bless All of you!

    Amanda, 25 Alabama

  37. 687
    Anonymous says:

    My best friend (in her 40's) suffered a major stroke a couple of days ago and had emergency brain surgery last night. These scriptures have saved me today. I came to the LPM blog this morning looking for a word, then spent the day reading and praying through these scriptures. Found the directions to print them off to carry them with me to the hospital. Thank you Beth and all.
    June

  38. 688
    liv4Hisglory says:

    For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

    Philippians 2:13

  39. 689
    Anonymous says:

    Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deut 31:6 NIV

  40. 690
    Anonymous says:

    Such a blessing! Such power in His word! Thank you!

  41. 691
    Nana2B says:

    "Great peace have they which love thy law: nothing shall offend them"
    Psalm 119:165 KJV

    Power in His word…Amen!

  42. 692
    DeniseK says:

    Praise God for all the precious comments made here!! How beautiful all these sisters are! It might be too late to post for this weeks assignment, but I feel led to share this with one… Everyday (atleast most days) I don't leave my house without putting God's armor on! Ephesians, and I am paraphrasing since that is how I remember it, goes as follows:
    Put on my belt of truth, my breastplate of rightousness which shields me from the enemies attacks. The readiness of my feet which is the Gospel of peace. My helmet of salvation, and my Sword of the Spirit which is the God's Word.
    Again this is from memory, so I might have switch some words. This empowers me every morning to leave my house knowing I am sheilded with God's armor!!

  43. 693
    Slightly Befuddled says:

    Isa. 45:4b
    I have also called you by your name and given you a title of honor, though you have not known me.

    Ps. 4:8 (NAS)
    In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for you alone o lord make me to dwell in safety.

    Ps. 3:3
    But you O Lord are a shield about me, My glory, and the one who lifts my head.

  44. 694
    Anonymous says:

    I have found great meaning in both translations of these verses…

    Psalm 18:1-2 (The Message)

    1-2 I love you, God— you make me strong. God is bedrock under my feet,the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. My God—the high crag where I run for dear life,hiding behind the boulders,
    safe in the granite hideout.

    Psalm 18:1-2 (New Living Translation)

    I love you, Lord; you are my strength.The Lord is my rock, my
    fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
    He is my shield, the power that saves me,and my place of safety.

  45. 695
    Tara says:

    I put all these comments together so it's easier to copy and paste on my blog at: http://tairwhite.blogspot.com/2010/03/strength.html
    I do not know how to attach a file to my blog or to this comment or I would give it to you all that way 🙂 If anyone wants a copy of the Word file that contains all these WoNdErFuL verses to reference in the future or to share with someone who might need them please just leave a comment on my blog and I would be SO happy to send it to you!!
    This was such a blessing to me!! Thank you!!

  46. 696
    Lee Ann says:

    10-12And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
    13-18Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. Ephesians 6:10-18 THe Message

  47. 697
    Jessica says:

    May the God of HOPE fill you with all the JOY and PEACE as you TRUST in Him, so that you may OVERFLOW with HOPE by the POWER of the Holy Spirit.
    Hebrews 15:13

  48. 698
    Gail says:

    A hearty AMEN to all these! Sorry I am so late, but I just had to go ahead and post this one.
    I love to think about Hebrews 12:1-3 (King James Version)
    1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
    2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
    3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

    And then couple that with Revelation 7:13-15 (King James Version)
    13And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
    14And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
    15Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.

    I absolutely love these warrior witnesses in white robes cheering me on as I run the race of life!

  49. 699
    Valerie says:

    Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
    Seek his will in ALL you do, and he WILL show you which path to take. Proverbs 3: 5&6

  50. 700
    Janice Ruth says:

    Janice 60's
    Widow
    Lake Forest, Ca

    Isaiah 40:31
    But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run , and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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